Fall River police looking for more information after man treated at Charlton for gunshot wound

Thursday

Apr 24, 2014 at 4:04 PMApr 24, 2014 at 4:08 PM

Kevin P. O'Connor Herald News Staff Reporter @HNKPO

FALL RIVER — An 18-year-old city man walked into the emergency room at Charlton Memorial Hospital at 9 p.m. Wednesday, looking for treatment for a fresh gunshot wound, police said.

“He got a ride to Charlton, and Charlton notified us,” said Detective J.D. Costa, a department spokesman. “The matter is under investigation right now. There is an issue with cooperation.”

The man who was shot was treated at Charlton and then transferred to Rhode Island Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition on Thursday, police reported.

Detective John McDonald is the lead investigator. Detectives are still trying to determine where the shooting took place and what happened, police reported.

Hospitals, by law, are required to notify the police when a patient arrives seeking treatment for a gunshot wound. It is also standard practice for patients with significant traumatic injuries to be transported to Rhode Island Hospital for treatment.

Detectives worked to follow leads developed late Wednesday night and Thursday morning. It was not yet clear whether the man who was shot had agreed to be interviewed.

Investigators are also asking the public for help.

“Anyone with knowledge or information regarding this shooting is encouraged to contact the Major Crimes Division,” a press release from Costa stated.

Those with information can call the detectives at 508-324-2796. Anyone who wishes to remain anonymous can call the department TIPS line at 508-672-8477.